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Luca Guadagnino was born on August 10, 1971 in Palermo, Province of Palermo, Italy and is credited as a film director, screenwriter and film producer. Luca Guadagnino is 55 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes Sapienza University of Rome. Listed accolades include David di Donatello for Adapted Screenplay (2019).
My Take
Luca Guadagnino strikes me as a genuine magician of emotion and image. Born in Palermo, he crafts films marked by emotional complexity, eroticism, and sumptuous visuals, and the accolades, from a Silver Lion to an Academy Award nomination, confirm his standing. What captivates me each time is his delicate attention to the folds of the human heart, drawing out feeling with rare patience. His David di Donatello for adapted screenplay also shows a gift for reinterpreting source material through a distinct aesthetic. I am drawn to how he modernizes the sensuality of Italian cinema without ever losing its soul.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Luca Guadagnino
- Name (Japanese)
- ルカ・グァダニーノ
- Reading
- るか・ぐぁだにーの
- Born
- August 10, 1971 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Boar
- Origin
- Palermo, Province of Palermo, Italy
- Occupation
- film director / screenwriter / film producer / director
2. Background
- University
- Sapienza University of Rome
Awards & achievements
- 2019 David di Donatello for Adapted Screenplay
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Luca Guadagnino born?
Born August 10, 1971 (age 55).
Where is Luca Guadagnino from?
Luca Guadagnino is from Palermo, Province of Palermo, Italy.
What does Luca Guadagnino do?
Luca Guadagnino works as film director, screenwriter, film producer, director.
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